hey guys
will billistein struts with h&r race springs for a b5 1.8t work on a 2.8 or will they end up being to soft?

thanks Mael

 

I don't know the answer but I think you have the correct thinking going on. The 2.8 has two more cylinders and therefore is more heavy. I think they would feel soft.

 

I'm not 100% sure, but I think it depends on whether it is quattro or not. If it is quattro they are interchangeable, if not, they aren't. Also, I dont believe you can interchange with avant and sedan.

I would just give h&r a quick call and ask

 

The effect isn't very large, so I wouldn't say it's a huge issue. Most manufacturers don't have a specific spring rate for each possible combination anyway (eg, on the B6, it can be sedan or Avant, quattro or non, 3.0 or 1.8T), but do call up H&R and ask what the difference in spring rates are and decide for yourself whether you're willing to accept the compromise.

There's no engine/body style/drivetrain-specific shocks that I'm aware of, by the way, unless you're buying STaSIS, then you can talk to them and get the valving fine tuned.

 

sweet thanks for all the info guys
both cars are quattro just diff motors
I guess wosrt case I get diff springs and keep the struts

Thanks again
Mael